The Butterfly Chasers / Something Shady
hero elementary

When Monarch butterflies are missing from the school garden, Benny and the rest of Sparks' Crew follow one Monarch to see where it goes. They soon discover that all the Monarchs are on the move...but why? Curriculum: Seasonal weather changes cause Monarch butterflies to migrate south in the winter in order to survive. / The shady spot that AJ picked for the class's outdoor lunch has disappeared. Determined, Sparks' Crew embarks on a mission to find out who, or what, swiped AJ's shade. Curriculum: The position of the light behind an object affects the position and size of the shadow it casts.

Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 112

About Hero Elementary:

If you're a kid with superpowers, you belong at Hero Elementary! It's where young heroes in training can learn how to master their less-than-perfected powers and practice day-saving action.

But when their superpowers aren't enough for the job, they can always rely on an additional arsenal of powers: The Superpowers of Science! These kids may be superhuman, but it's science that makes humans truly super.


Future Broadcast times for "Hero Elementary": (show all)

Wed, Sep 3 8:30 P.M. Rough Sledding / Hungry Hungry Hoppers     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Sep 4 4:30 A.M. Rough Sledding / Hungry Hungry Hoppers     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Sep 4 8:30 P.M. Search and Rescue / Secret Lives of Teachers     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Sep 5 4:30 A.M. Search and Rescue / Secret Lives of Teachers     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Sep 5 8:30 P.M. Hail Caesar / Picture Perfect     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Sep 6 4:30 A.M. Hail Caesar / Picture Perfect     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Sep 8 8:30 P.M. A Leg Up / Sneezitis Solution     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Sep 9 4:30 A.M. A Leg Up / Sneezitis Solution     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Sep 9 8:30 P.M. Looking Super / Schmubble Trouble     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Sep 10 4:30 A.M. Looking Super / Schmubble Trouble     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Sep 10 8:30 P.M. Hero Hit Parade / Trouble at the Pet Wash     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Sep 11 4:30 A.M. Hero Hit Parade / Trouble at the Pet Wash     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Sep 11 8:30 P.M. Monumental Problem / Super Lift     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Sep 12 4:30 A.M. Monumental Problem / Super Lift     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Sep 12 8:30 P.M. What You Don't See / Super Purple Pop-Up Plants     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Sep 13 4:30 A.M. What You Don't See / Super Purple Pop-Up Plants     NH Kids (11.5)


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